Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 41 | 25 | 36 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers demolished the Knicks 136-110. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.